Traveloka’s international travel fiesta takes off with array of promotions
KUALA LUMPUR: In order to pique greater interest in the travel industry as it reaches a fever pitch, Traveloka Malaysia is launching the second edition of the International Travel Fiesta (ITF) from Aug 11 to Sept 10, to capture more imaginations, following the event’s resounding success in March this year. Customers can choose an array […]
AirAsia Malaysia to strengthen position in Asia
MAJALENGKA (Indonesia): AirAsia Malaysia is focusing on strengthening its position in Asia following the three-year slump in the travel industry due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Chief executive officer Riad Asmat said that with the commencing new route in Kertajati, Indonesia, today, it is vital for the company to grow its position in Indonesia. “Currently, we […]
Travel industry welcomes new Umrah SOPs
KUCHING: Travel agents have rallied behind the government’s new Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for Umrah trips which will take effect next Monday (Feb 14). In giving its backing Malaysian Association of Travel and Tourism Agents (MATTA) Umrah & Hajj Vice President, Mohd Azri Abd Razak said it was very pleased that returning pilgrims from Mecca […]
Offerings need reinventing for women travellers
KUALA LUMPUR: Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri urged more tourism industry players to look at ways of how to reinvent their offerings to cater more adequately to the female clientele. Speaking at the Islamic Tourism Centre (ITC) Corporate Forum themed ‘Women in Islamic Tourism Economy’ virtually today, she commended the ITC […]
Follow BNM, leasing companies told
KUCHING: The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (Matta) claimed to have received numerous complaints from its members that leasing companies have created their own set of moratorium on repayment of loans instead of using the one issued by Bank Negara Malaysia on Mar 24. Matta president Datuk Tan Kok Liang said, “We are […]
